The Abilene Christian softball team suffered an upsetting 7-8 extra inning loss at the bat of Midwestern State's No. 6 batter Christina Roosmalen, who belted a shot to left field just missing the foul pole. The loss brings the team's overall regular season record to 28-25 and 12-15 in their last season competing in the Lone Star Conference. "In ... [Read More…]
Wildcats set records after offensive barrage
The Abilene Christian softball team made history on Friday breaking the program's single-game run record with 25 runs in game one of their three-game series sweep of the Eastern New Mexico Zias. The previous run record for the single-game program was 22 against University of Texas Permian-Basin on Feb. 10, 1998. The record was tied once more just ... [Read More…]
‘Cats swept by ASU on the road
After a sweep last weekend of Cameron University, the Abilene Christian softball team was dealt a sweep of their own from Angelo State Tuesday evening. The Rambelles won both games by scores of 6-2 and 5-1, snapping a three-game win streak. The Wildcats dropped their season and Lone Star Conference records to 24-22 and 8-12. Defending LSC Player ... [Read More…]
‘Cats are streaking after sweep
Lyndi Smith and Madison Buckley dialed long distance this past weekend sealing Abilene Christian's series sweep over the Aggies of Cameron University. The pair combined 10-for-13 with six runs and seven RBI's throughout the series. The three-run walk-off in game two from Smith added to her already superb season as a fearless hitter. "It was ... [Read More…]
Rain, rain cancels play
The Abilene Christian softball team will be eager to play this weekend after their scheduled double header against St. Mary's University on Wednesday was canceled due to inclement weather. The team returns home to Wells field after being on the road the past two weeks, looking to play Lone Star Conference foe Cameron University in a three-game ... [Read More…]
Wildcats swept by Lady Buffs
The Abilene Christian softball team fell short this past weekend against No. 2 in the nation conference foe West Texas A&M. The lady Buffaloes handed the 'Cats two 8-0 run-rule losses; one Friday night 0-8 and the other in the first game of their doubleheader Saturday 1-11. Although the offensive side of the game for the 'Cats seemed to ... [Read More…]
Wildcats claim first LSC series win
After the Abilene Christian softball team swept the Lady Javelinas of Texas A&M-Kingsville on Thursday's doubleheader, 6-0 and 6-3, the Javelinas made a late rally in their final two at-bats to beat ACU, 8-7 the next day. The first game on Thursday, senior pitcher Caitlyn Crain threw a complete game striking out a season-high 11 batters; eight ... [Read More…]
ACU completes comeback in sixth
The Abilene Christian softball team played a three-game series against the TexAnns of Tarleton State this past weekend at Wells Field, winning Saturday night's game on a late rally in the sixth inning. The team recorded all seven of their runs at the top of the sixth, when errors were made by the TexAnn defense. The win extends their overall ... [Read More…]
‘Cats disappointed after 4-6 spring break
The ACU softball team did not get the spring break they hoped for. The team played a total of six games over the course of the break, and lost four of the six. The team started with the 2013 Best Western Premier Spring Fling held March 12-13 against St. Edward's University and Texas A&M International University. St. Edward's forced the 'Cats ... [Read More…]
Wildcats welcome new players to the pitch
A dozen new Wildcats will sport the purple and white come next season for the Abilene Christian soccer team. Head Coach Casey Wilson knew he needed to recruit at a high level, especially heading to the Southland Conference next season. He recruited heavily in two key categories: competitiveness and depth. Junior college transfers, Emily Sumrall, ... [Read More…]